Vestaboard Brings the Past Into the Future

We initially scoffed when we saw the Vestaboard, a seeming contradiction of old-school technology paired to a mobile device. But the more we pondered, the more we resonate with the concept of the board, which uses traditional split-flap displays to showcase a board of text. The displays used to be common at airports and train stations, before digital displays took over. There was something beautiful about the flip-flip-flip of mechanical letters spinning around to bring you the latest departure information.

Well, that experience has been reborn, in a very Silicon Valley way, with the Vestaboard. A wifi-connected board that syncs with calendar apps and even Alexa and Google Home, Vestaboard brings the satisfying flip-flip-flip to your home or business. Able to display 70 characters plus colors, the board is similar in size to a 37″ flat screen. We like the applications that the company has showcased, like menus and calendar events, but also inspiration quotes and song lyrics, bringing a sense of introspection to our busy days. We think they’ve done a very elegant job of bringing the past into the future. This technology isn’t cheap, however. An early, discounted price for the Vestaboard is $1,850.